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There is so much these plants and flowers can offer. Working with herbs can be as simple or as ritualistic as you want to make it. For example: as simplistic as selecting a few herbs for a bath sachet and putting them into cheese cloth, a tea ball, or even a coffee filter for use, or as ritualistic as working with certain herbs in Circle for a s

Yule occurs on the Winter Solstice, tucked neatly between Hanukkah and Christmas. Winter Solstice, believe it or not, is when the balance shifts again between light and dark. Though the days prior to Yule have been growing steadily shorter, after Yule they will slowly begin to lengthen as we march back along the cycle to the Summer Solstice. (In my area, we dont really start to notice the increased light until closer to Imbolc.) At this point on the Wheel, the Oak King will slay the Holly King, turning the cycle back towards the warmer days that are s

This is symbolically represented by the blessing of the cakes and wine (the seed of the god is symbolized by the grain of the cakes, the blood of the goddess by the wine). This is typically done using magical implements and is further symbolized by the unification of the magical dagger (or athame) and the chalice (or cup). There are variations from the physical heterosexual union (homosexual, for instance) and for these a different symbolism may be employed. The theme of the combination of energies remains, however.

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Wheel of the Year Altar: Bringing the Magick of the Family Together
Here's a great way to bring your family together - create a Wheel of the Year altar that everyone can share and contribute to!.

Soul Need Retrieval and Interview with Sherrie Mountain Hawk Woman
I often write of giving one's spirit power away because we often choose not to champion ourselves and leave self definition in the hands of others but soul retrieval is another thing altogether. Before discussing what soul retrieval is, I think we need to better understand circumstances in which we lose part o.